full-time
Senior Quantitative Equity Researcher
Jacobs Levy Equity Management
- Employer
- Jacobs Levy Equity Management
- Location
- Florham Park, New Jersey, United States
- Working pattern
- on-site
- Salary
- $175,000–$250,000 / year
About the role
Conduct exploratory data analysis and empirical research into inefficiencies in U.S. and global equity markets, while reviewing financial literature. Develop and improve investment models and strategies by identifying original investment ideas and innovative data sources, contributing across the investment process from data processing and alpha modeling to portfolio optimization. Requires a PhD in Finance, Econometrics, or a related quantitative discipline, familiarity with fundamental, expectational, and market data, and strong knowledge of asset pricing literature. Candidates need strong programming skills, at least three years of empirical equity research experience, original research ability, and the capacity to collaborate and explain technical concepts; experience with large datasets and version control is also sought.